Political Science

'Carrot and stick' approach to housing demolition and relocation under flexible authoritarianism in urban China

C. Li and S. He

Discover how local states in China utilize the 'carrot and stick' strategy to manage nail households during housing demolitions. This approach, which aims to balance political stability with economic growth, offers insights into its effectiveness and the potential for increased socioeconomic inequalities, as explored by authors Chen Li and Shenjing He.

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Abstract

This article examines the 'carrot and stick' approach employed by local states in China to handle nail households during housing demolition and relocation. The authors argue that this approach, a manifestation of flexible authoritarianism, is rationalized as an efficient way to maintain political and social stability while sustaining economic growth. The study investigates the underlying logic, operational mechanism, and socioeconomic implications of this strategy in Dalian, China, revealing its effectiveness and its potential for exacerbating socioeconomic inequalities.

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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Jun 06, 2023

Authors

Chen Li, Shenjing He

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